Multiple Choice
Which of the following options would be most likely to cause an increase in short-term real interest rates?
A) The Federal Reserve cuts the discount rate.
B) The Federal Reserve lowers the reserve requirement.
C) The Federal Reserve sells bonds in the open market.
D) The federal budget is shifted toward a surplus.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
Verified
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